Lynda S. Gordon was born in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and grew up with five siblings and loving parents. Her greatest joy is spending time with them and her nieces and nephews. She is a philanthropist, children and women’s advocate and animal lover. Lynda serves on the board of Friends of Miami Animals (FoMA) not only rescuing strays but helping families to keep their pets at home in hard times. She was recently appointed to the Dean’s Advisory Council at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and is a supporter and volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade. Lynda lives with her two cats, Coogie and Casey in Miami, FL. Through her company, the Gordon Alliance, she honors the memory of her late husband Michael. (thegordonalliance.com) And by imparting many of his qualities to her fictional character of Coogie, she hopes to shape the lives of children all over the world but mostly, just make them smile!